HT6114 iMac seems to be stuck with latest update

I have a fairly new iMac, bought in Nov. doing the latest update now for 6 hrs, seems to be stuck at installing software update. How do I safely restart my computer?  Just push the button in the back?  Is this a normal installing time?

It is a lot longer than our 2 computers took. Try a restart or shutdown by pushing and holding the power button for at least 7 seconds. Then restart and go to  menu/About This Mac to see if 10.9.2 installed.

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